Phoenix Contact FL SWITCH GHS 4G/12-L3

Selling Points

  • 1Four integrated Gigabit ports support both SFP modules and twisted pair connections.
  • 2Up to 16 additional 100 Mbps ports can be added via interface modules, extending network capacity.
  • 3Configurable as a router with integrated Layer 3 license, supporting up to 28 subnetworks.
  • 4Designed for harsh environments with IP20 protection, operating from -20°C to 55°C.
  • 5Includes IEEE 802.1X security, port security, and SNMPv3 for robust network protection.
Product Details
FL SWITCH GHS 4G/12-L3
Phoenix Contact

Technical Specifications

Detailed engineering parameters based on manufacturer documentation

ParameterValueParameterValue
Width
289 mm
Height
127 mm
Depth
122 mm
Note on application
Only for industrial use
Material base plate
Die-cast aluminum, corrosion-resistant
Housing surface material
Stainless steel, smooth, corrosion-resistant
Mounting type
DIN rail mounting
Connection method
RJ45
Note on the connection method
Auto negotiation and autocrossing
Transmission speed
10/100 Mbps
Transmission physics
Copper
Transmission length
100 m (per segment)
Signal LEDs
Supply voltage, data transmission, error, link, activity
No. of channels
4 (RJ45 ports)
Connection method
via interface module
Note on the connection method
Max. 4 interface modules (without extension)
Transmission speed
10/100 Mbps (full duplex)
Transmission physics
multi-mode fiberglass Single-mode fiberglass POF-SCRJ GI-HCS fibers Copper PoE
Signal LEDs
Data receive, link status
No. of channels
2 (Per interface module)
Connection method
SFP/RJ45
Transmission speed
1000 Mbps (full duplex)
Transmission physics
FO Copper
Transmission length
up to 80 km (Depending on the fiber/SFP module used)
Wavelength
850 nm / 1310 nm / 1550 nm
No. of channels
4 (SFP ports or RJ45 ports)
Connection method
SFP/RJ45
Note on the connection method
Either SFP port or RJ45 port active
Transmission speed
10/100/1000 Mbps (SFP module: 1000 Mbps)
Transmission physics
Copper or SFP module
Transmission length
up to 80 km (Depending on the fiber/SFP module used)
Wavelength
850 nm / 1310 nm / 1550 nm
Signal LEDs
Data receive, link status
No. of channels
4 (Combo ports)
Connection method
RS-232-C, 6-pos. MINI-DIN socket (PS/2)
Product type
Switch
Product family
Managed Switch GHS
Type
Stand-Alone
Article revision
07
Protection class
III (IEC 61140, EN 61140, VDE 0140-1)
Diagnostic functions
RMON History N:1-Portmirroring LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) SNMP-Traps
Basic functions
Store-and-forward switch complies with IEEE 802.3, 8 priority classes according to IEEE 802.1p, smart mode, port mirroring, multicast filtering, IGMP snooping, VLANs, Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP according to IEC 62439), Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), Fast Ring Detection (FRD), Large Tree Support, IEEE 802.1X security, port security, SNMPv3, HTTPS, PROFINET device, GMRP, GVRP, SNTP, 2 digital inputs
Signal contact control voltage
24 V (typical)
Signal contact control current
190 mA (maximum)
PROFINET conformance class
Conformance-Class B
PROFINET device function
PROFINET device PROFIenergy Fast Startup
PROFINET specification
Version 1.1
Filter functions
Quality of Service (8 priority classes) Port-Priorisierung VLAN (up to 223 VLANs)
Management
Web-based management (HTTP) SNMPv1/v2/v3
Redundancy
MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol) RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) FRD (Fast Ring Detection) Large Tree Support STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol)
Status and diagnostic indicators
LEDs: US1, US2 (power supply), Fail (alarm contact), 2 LEDs per Ethernet port (Link and switchable Activity/Speed/Duplex), DI1, DI2 (Digital Input), UI (supply voltage for ext. sensor), and large operator display (display of IP address and other parameters)
Supported browsers
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
Additional functions
DHCP Option 82 (Relay Agent) Link aggregation (up to 8 trunks) BootP DHCP-Client MAC-based Port-Security Jumbo frames
Basic functions
Store-and-forward switch complies with IEEE 802.3, 8 priority classes according to IEEE 802.1p, smart mode, port mirroring, multicast filtering, IGMP snooping, VLANs, Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP according to IEC 62439), Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), Fast Ring Detection (FRD), Large Tree Support, IEEE 802.1X security, port security, SNMPv3, HTTPS, PROFINET device, GMRP, GVRP, SNTP, 2 digital inputs
Power consumption
typ. 19 W (without plugged-in interface modules)
Local diagnostics
US1/2 Supply voltage US1, US2 Green LED FAIL Div. LED red LINK Link status Green LED MODE Data transmission speed Green LED MODE Data transmission speed Green/orange LED
Maximum power dissipation for nominal condition
19.2 W
Transmission medium
Copper FO
Supply voltage (DC)
24 V DC (redundant)
Supply voltage range
18.5 V DC ... 30.2 V DC
Power supply connection
Via COMBICON, max. conductor cross section 2.5 mm²
Residual ripple
3.6 V
Max. current consumption
2.7 A
Typical current consumption
800 mA (up to 2.5 A, depends on the configuration)
Signal contact control voltage
24 V (typical)
Signal contact control current
190 mA (maximum)
Connection method
Screw connection
Conductor cross section, rigid
0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm²
Conductor cross section, flexible
0.2 mm² ... 2.5 mm²
Conductor cross section AWG
24 ... 12
Stripping length
7 mm
Degree of protection
IP20
Ambient temperature (operation)
-20 °C ... 55 °C (non-condensing)
Ambient temperature (storage/transport)
-20 °C ... 70 °C
Permissible humidity (operation)
10 % ... 95 % (non-condensing)
Permissible humidity (storage/transport)
10 % ... 95 % (non-condensing)
Vibration (operation)
in acc. with IEC 60068-2-6: 5g, 150 Hz
Air pressure (operation)
80 kPa ... 108 kPa (2000 m above mean sea level)
Air pressure (storage/transport)
66 kPa ... 108 kPa (3500 m above sea level)
Free from substances that could impair the application of coating
In acc. with VW specification
Electromagnetic compatibility
Conformance with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Conformance with EMC directives
IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) Criterion B, Class 3 IEC 61000-4-3 (immunity to radiated interference) Criterion A, 10 V/m IEC 61000-4-4 (burst) Criterion A, 1 kV IEC 61000-4-5 (surge) Criterion B IEC 61000-4-6 (immunity to conducted interference) Criterion A, 10 Vrms EN 55022 (emitted interference) Class A
Noise immunity
EN 61000-6-2:2005
Noise emission
EN 61000-6-3/-4
Basic functions
Store-and-forward switch complies with IEEE 802.3, 8 priority classes according to IEEE 802.1p, smart mode, port mirroring, multicast filtering, IGMP snooping, VLANs, Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP according to IEC 62439), Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), Fast Ring Detection (FRD), Large Tree Support, IEEE 802.1X security, port security, SNMPv3, HTTPS, PROFINET device, GMRP, GVRP, SNTP, 2 digital inputs
Supported browsers
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
Status display
LEDs: US1, US2 (power supply), Fail (alarm contact), 2 LEDs per Ethernet port (Link and switchable Activity/Speed/Duplex), DI1, DI2 (Digital Input), UI (supply voltage for ext. sensor), and large operator display (display of IP address and other parameters)

Specifications may be subject to change without notice